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Part-time Programs

Part-time programs are designed to meet the needs of University of Illinois students, visiting scholars, spouses, family, friends, or anyone!

Classes are offered at various levels. Students may take one or more of the following courses:

• Conversational English
• Listening Strategies
• Pronunciation

• Grammar
• Writing Essentials
• Academic Writing
• TOEFL Test Preparation
• SPEAK Test Preparation
• Business English
• Survival English (see below*)

*Survival English is designed for basic and low- intermediate level students. It helps them learn the fundamentals of English quickly and in a comfortable setting. In this class students will learn some listening strategies, grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading, vocabulary, and conversation, while also learning basic survival skills for living in the United States. For example, how to order in a restaurant, tipping/gratuities, how to read a bus schedule, telephone conversation tips, and many more important activities. Field trips around town and the university campus are promoted during the class.